Music and music activities such as dancing, singing, traditions and celebrations have played a significant role in cultures for many, many centuries. According to Marotz, “Music is often described as an expression of emotions that unites listeners and participants in...
Babies cry for various reasons; crying is their way of communicating with us and is a normal part of having a baby. Some babies cry a lot more than normal though! These babies may have colic. The cause of colic is unknown, but Colic is defined as: “crying that begins...
Critical Thinking: How You Can Help Your Child Develop This Essential Skill When you’re gazing into your baby’s eyes after they are born, you’re probably not wondering “how am I going to develop your critical thinking skills?”. When your toddler is having a meltdown...
Long before children begin to print or write letters and sentences, fine motor skills need to be developed and strengthened. I also feel that simple marks and doodles set the stage for strengthened printing and writing later in a child’s development. According to...
As spring peeks around the corner at us, it is time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Children naturally love being outdoors and now that the weather is nicer it’s easier to be outside more. Going for walks and listening to the sounds of nature has...
Creating a Literacy-Rich Environment at Home Growing up, literacy was always accessible and visible in our home. My parents, older sister and brother were great role models for me. I saw my parents read the newspaper every day. They read letters, magazines and cards...
What is circle time? If you have attended an EarlyON program or have a child who attends childcare, you may have heard of circle time. Maybe you leave programs early and have never attended circle time with your child and don’t know what it is or what to expect. Over...
EarlyON Facilitators are often asked, “Can babies come to any of the programs?” and the answer is “Yes!” In all our EarlyON playgroups, you can witness infants engaged in serious play. You can observe infants mastering skills such as reaching for objects, mouthing,...